8th Annual Miracles of Recovery Luncheon
McAlister Institute is presenting its 8th Annual Miracles of Recovery Luncheon, taking place on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at 11:15 a.m. at Coasterra on Harbor Island. This special fundraising event supports McAlister Institute’s mission to break the stigma surrounding alcoholism and drug addiction, while also providing vital resources to individuals on their recovery journey.
Hosted by NBC 7 Anchor and Reporter Omari Fleming, the luncheon will feature a keynote address from Scott Wahl, the 26th Chief of Police for the City of San Diego. This year’s event will also commemorate a significant milestone, as it marks the introduction of McAlister Institute’s new Chief Executive Officer, Marisa Varond. The luncheon will offer an intimate setting for McAlister Institute staff, donors, individuals in recovery, and community advocates to come together and celebrate the organization’s ongoing mission of providing critical alcohol and drug treatment services to those in need.
“We are excited to invite the community to our 8th Annual Miracles of Recovery Luncheon to celebrate the progress we’ve made and the work still to come,” said Marisa Varond, CEO of McAlister Institute. “With less than six percent of people ever receiving the treatment that they need, it’s critical to continue the conversation to let people know that help and hope are available.”
For over 40 years, McAlister Institute has been a cornerstone of addiction recovery in San Diego County, offering compassionate, evidence-based care to individuals and families. Founded in 1977, McAlister has grown to become one of the region’s largest providers of alcohol and drug treatment services, assisting more than 19,000 people annually.
Tickets for the Miracles of Recovery Luncheon are now available online for $250 per person. For more information on the event, purchase tickets, visit www.mcalisterinc.org.
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